Disboutiquers Part 19 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew ;-)

[billwendy]

Thanks billwendy... I was thinking either 3 or 4 layers of flannel, but I wants to see what someone else said about it. Thanks again!!!

The 3 layers is actually pretty heavy when you sew it all together. You'd be amazed about how thick they turn out when you use flannel!! cant wait to see what you make!!

I got a brother se-270. The one everyone doesn't like, but I had a very limited budget and this is the one I found for my budget. I am on a high learning curve, my old machine is 15 years old and badly in need of service. I was pleasantly surprised, in the pictures there were no extra presser feet, but there was a little bag in the box with all kinds of little things. Bad news is there was no manual, luckily there is a manual online.

Now I just need to figure out how to embroider, I'm not even sure what to ask yet.

April

Hey, Thats the same one I have!! I got mine on Craigslist and have been having a ball with it. I'd love a bigger hoop, but Im determined to have fun with what I've got!! Fortunately, HeatherSue makes 4x4 designs that work so well in our machine!! Its sooooo fun!!! Have a blast!!

 

[littlepeppers]

I got a brother se-270. The one everyone doesn't like, but I had a very limited budget and this is the one I found for my budget. I am on a high learning curve, my old machine is 15 years old and badly in need of service. I was pleasantly surprised, in the pictures there were no extra presser feet, but there was a little bag in the box with all kinds of little things. Bad news is there was no manual, luckily there is a manual online.

Now I just need to figure out how to embroider, I'm not even sure what to ask yet.

April

It is an ok machine. It is my 1st machine ever & so far I like it. It doesn't like thick things (layered seams.....), but it works fine so far.

 

[NiniMorris]

Slightly dumb question?

When y'all are making pattern pieces from the european patterns, how do you get an even seam allowance? I have looked and looked for something that would allow me to trace 1/4 in bigger, but I can't find anything- except rulers, but they won't help on the curves. I know y'all must have figured this out, and I'm probably missing the obvious here- wouldn't be the first time LOL.

I love it when I occasionally know an answer for someone on here! I take two pencils, and rubber band them together. As long as you keep the two points together, the difference between the two points is almost exactly one quarter inch! Then you just trace with one point on the pattern line and the other will make the seam allowance.

It is easy-peasy...as long as you REMEMBER to do that! On my last two I forgot to add the allowance.

Nini

 

[ireland_nicole]

I love it when I occasionally know an answer for someone on here! I take two pencils, and rubber band them together. As long as you keep the two points together, the difference between the two points is almost exactly one quarter inch! Then you just trace with one point on the pattern line and the other will make the seam allowance.

It is easy-peasy...as long as you REMEMBER to do that! On my last two I forgot to add the allowance.

Nini

Thanks Nini! I know I liked you It does seem easy now that you spell it out- but you'd think there would be a gadget that you could adjust for different intervals, wouldn't ya? No matter, I always use 1/4 anyway. Thank you very much; I'm planning to work on it tonight.

 

[syncsk8mom]

Hi everone

I need some advise on embroidering t shirts.....

do you ladies hoop them or not

 

[ireland_nicole]

Hi everone

I need some advise on embroidering t shirts.....

do you ladies hoop them or not

I don't hoop. I hoop stabilizer, then I use an iron on sulky on the back of the t-shirt, and sulky or 505 spray to adhere the t onto the hooped stabilizer. then I use a basting stitch once it's on the machine.

Seems like a lot of steps, but gives great results every time (unless, of course, you're trying it on less than 2 hours sleep; then something bad could always happen LOL)

 

[CastleCreations]

Here is a sneak peek of my latest. It hasn't been appliqued yet. Just fused down. Maybe later with the applique...

 

[ireland_nicole]

Here is a sneak peek of my latest. It hasn't been appliqued yet. Just fused down. Maybe later with the applique...

That is gonna be awesome!

 

[NiniMorris]

Thanks Nini! I know I liked you It does seem easy now that you spell it out- but you'd think there would be a gadget that you could adjust for different intervals, wouldn't ya? No matter, I always use 1/4 anyway. Thank you very much; I'm planning to work on it tonight.

Actually, there is a couple of expensive devices you could use, but the ones I've used are not easy. So if I am going to pay a lot for it - it had better be easy to use! Check out quilting suppliers. There is even a pencil specifically designed to give you a quarter inch line, but it is something like $20. And it is basically the same as a rubber band and two pencils, only one doesn't have a point.

And you could use a compass. Set the distance to the seam width you want to use and then scribe the pattern line while drawing the cutting line. I always have problems with keeping the two points connecting with the paper, so the two pencils let me see where I 'missed'. I guess as a quilter I always use quarter inch seams...so it seems natural to me.

There is also a couple of tools that are used in drafting. One is a curve thingy (don't you just love those technical terms!) that you can bend to the shape you need and then trace onto the pattern paper...but I always have problems getting it back to a straight line! LOL

I'm all about quick and easy! And when you can throw in cheap......

Nini

 

[ireland_nicole]

Another goofy question: Re: Heather's Star Wars designs:

um, which ones are the "good" guys and which ones are the "baddies"?

I asked my DH and got some long drawn out answer about well, in Episode one, ... and it went on from there. Bless him, not particularly helpful.

I bought Heather's designs for the mouse ear republic and rebel symbols, and I have to figure out which design for which shirt- anybody know?

Thanks so much!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Actually, there is a couple of expensive devices you could use, but the ones I've used are not easy. So if I am going to pay a lot for it - it had better be easy to use! Check out quilting suppliers. There is even a pencil specifically designed to give you a quarter inch line, but it is something like $20. And it is basically the same as a rubber band and two pencils, only one doesn't have a point.

And you could use a compass. Set the distance to the seam width you want to use and then scribe the pattern line while drawing the cutting line. I always have problems with keeping the two points connecting with the paper, so the two pencils let me see where I 'missed'. I guess as a quilter I always use quarter inch seams...so it seems natural to me.

There is also a couple of tools that are used in drafting. One is a curve thingy (don't you just love those technical terms!) that you can bend to the shape you need and then trace onto the pattern paper...but I always have problems getting it back to a straight line! LOL

I'm all about quick and easy! And when you can throw in cheap......

Nini

Amen to that! I'm definitely going with the rubber banded pencil idea tonight!

 

[Granna4679]

Slightly dumb question?

When y'all are making pattern pieces from the european patterns, how do you get an even seam allowance? I have looked and looked for something that would allow me to trace 1/4 in bigger, but I can't find anything- except rulers, but they won't help on the curves. I know y'all must have figured this out, and I'm probably missing the obvious here- wouldn't be the first time LOL.

Oh, I made Caitie a Valentine's day shirt today; I'm kinda sad she's getting so big- she still wants "girly" stuff, but I know the kids will tease her even more if she wears it to school, so I tried to keep it pretty simple and tween appropriate: I wanted to do ruffled jeans, but thought it might be OTT for 4th grade:

I know it doesn't look like it; but the sleeves actually are the same size, and it's not wonky, it just looks that way on the floor

I think it is so cute! I want to do something for valentines day for my DGDs but am so busy trying to finish my quilts, I may have to skip that holiday and move on to Easter. I think I am doing vidas for Easter. I want them to look Easter-y but not with bunnies, etc because I want them to be able to wear them through the spring. Any suggestions from anyone on fabric that would be appropriate?

I love it when I occasionally know an answer for someone on here! I take two pencils, and rubber band them together. As long as you keep the two points together, the difference between the two points is almost exactly one quarter inch! Then you just trace with one point on the pattern line and the other will make the seam allowance.

It is easy-peasy...as long as you REMEMBER to do that! On my last two I forgot to add the allowance.

Nini

Super smart idea. I have been trying to think of something to do this with too. Thanks.

 

[PrincessLeighsDaddy]

Jeanne! Oh.... MY!!! I heart this!!! How adorable is Lilly?! The aqua shirt just makes it!!
I guess I better get off of FaceBook once in a while so I can keep up! Too cute!

Here is Lily's Valentine's dress and raggie bows. I decided at the last minute that she needed the blueish shirt. I'm glad I did. I like it. She didn't so much at first. I put it on her and she pushed the sleeves up and said she wanted them short because she didn't want to look like a lunch lady. I have no idea what she is talking about and I'm pretty sure she has never seen a lunch lady????

 

[tricia]

Slightly dumb question?

When y'all are making pattern pieces from the european patterns, how do you get an even seam allowance? I have looked and looked for something that would allow me to trace 1/4 in bigger, but I can't find anything- except rulers, but they won't help on the curves. I know y'all must have figured this out, and I'm probably missing the obvious here- wouldn't be the first time LOL.

Oh, I made Caitie a Valentine's day shirt today; I'm kinda sad she's getting so big- she still wants "girly" stuff, but I know the kids will tease her even more if she wears it to school, so I tried to keep it pretty simple and tween appropriate: I wanted to do ruffled jeans, but thought it might be OTT for 4th grade:

I know it doesn't look like it; but the sleeves actually are the same size, and it's not wonky, it just looks that way on the floor

I taped a pair of pencils together. I'm with Nini, cheap and easy are the way to go.

That top is very cute.

Here is a sneak peek of my latest. It hasn't been appliqued yet. Just fused down. Maybe later with the applique...

That looks great. It is going to be gorgeous.

 

[disneygirlsanddrew]

i also tape pencils together. I use one with a regular lead and a colored pencil with a red lead. It's just a good visual for me.

 

[Haganfam5]

I have confused myself....
For a chunky 3 year old boy would I do the small easy fits and 3/4 bowling shirt or do you guys think a size down would be good? What would you do? I am making this for a little one that I having seen in ages... to be safe what do you think?

He is a cute little squirt.....

Honestly, the 3/4 would be better than going a size down. If he is big for his age, he might even need the 5/6. Better to be big than too small.

I am sooo excited. My girls just told me they have decided to go as Mary, Perla and Suzy for Halloween next year! They like to go as a trio and they decided on the girl mice after seeing the Disboutiquers Big Give "thingie" on someones post. Last year they went as Winifred, Mary and Sarah Sanderson from the movie "Hocus Pocus". I had a lot of fun doing those costumes.

Adorable! I love the Hair too!

Another goofy question: Re: Heather's Star Wars designs:

um, which ones are the "good" guys and which ones are the "baddies"?

I asked my DH and got some long drawn out answer about well, in Episode one, ... and it went on from there. Bless him, not particularly helpful.

I bought Heather's designs for the mouse ear republic and rebel symbols, and I have to figure out which design for which shirt- anybody know?

Thanks so much!

Hi! My family (mostly husband and son) are Huge Star Wars fans. The republic is the "good guys" and the Rebels are the "bad guys." The Republic is usually blue in color (like some of their lightsabers) and the Rebels are usually Red. I hope that helps!

 

[DisneyMOM09]

Just finished this simply sweet snow white for my future neice!

Sorry the picture is so crappy, I'll take a better one later!

 

[tricia]

Made a sz 2 Dino Bowling shirt for the grandson of my cleaning lady. She has been asking me to sew so much stuff lately, that I never have to pay for cleaning, we just trade. Gotta love the barter system.



And 3 pairs of easy fits for the same child.

 

[snubie]

I think they look great! Digital by Design's appliques do have a narrower satin stitch for some reason. I've battled with the very same issue. It's hard to trim close enough to get them picture perfect, but honestly I think we are the only ones that see the stray little pieces of fray. A thing I've done that helps a little is after all the trimming has been done I lightly spray a peice of solvy with some sulky applique spray and lay that over the entire design and then do the satin stitches. The solvy keeps the little frays tacked down so they will get stitched over.

Great idea. I will have to try this next time.

I've never thought to do that, but it makes sense! I think I'll try that from now on (it's not like I don't have an entire bolt of solvy sitting rotting away cause I don't use it!)
And here's another tip - if you just lightly dampen the corners of the corner, it will stick down on the fabric (because it is water soluable and slightly tacky). AND, after you stitch, pull off what you can of the solvy, and then hit it with a burst of steam from your iron and the remaining bits will dissolve right away. No need to soak the thing!

Thanks for the tips, Shannon.

I am sooo excited. My girls just told me they have decided to go as Mary, Perla and Suzy for Halloween next year! They like to go as a trio and they decided on the girl mice after seeing the Disboutiquers Big Give "thingie" on someones post. Last year they went as Winifred, Mary and Sarah Sanderson from the movie "Hocus Pocus". I had a lot of fun doing those costumes.

So cute that they want to go as a trio. Love it.

I JUST BOUGHT TICKETS TO FINDING NEMO ON ICE!!!Yay! Now I can get some more use out of my finding nemo dresses I made for Disney! Hmmm....maybe I should applique some jeans though! .

Lauren went a few weeks ago with my parents and had a blast. Unfortunately she did not have a custom to wear. Megan was only a few weeks old so I did not have time to make anything special for Lauren.

Slightly dumb question?

When y'all are making pattern pieces from the european patterns, how do you get an even seam allowance? I have looked and looked for something that would allow me to trace 1/4 in bigger, but I can't find anything- except rulers, but they won't help on the curves. I know y'all must have figured this out, and I'm probably missing the obvious here- wouldn't be the first time LOL.

I love it when I occasionally know an answer for someone on here! I take two pencils, and rubber band them together. As long as you keep the two points together, the difference between the two points is almost exactly one quarter inch! Then you just trace with one point on the pattern line and the other will make the seam allowance.

It is easy-peasy...as long as you REMEMBER to do that! On my last two I forgot to add the allowance.

Nini

Yup this.

Hi everone

I need some advise on embroidering t shirts.....

do you ladies hoop them or not

Small tshirts I do not but adult shirts I do.

Here is a sneak peek of my latest. It hasn't been appliqued yet. Just fused down. Maybe later with the applique...

So cool.

 

[jessica52877]

I didn't quote anyone but I LOVE everything shown in the past few days! Some of you are just cranking things out like crazy!

Castle, love the newest one that is coming soon. I love the little cuties.